Chapter 55, COUNTIES

(55 ILCS 85/13) Sec. 13. Requirements for annual budget. Beginning in fiscal year 2011 and in each fiscal year thereafter, a county must detail in its annual budget (i) the amount of revenue generated from economic development project areas by source and (ii) the expenditures mad…

(55 ILCS 85/14) (from Ch. 34, par. 7014) Sec. 14. This Act takes effect upon becoming a law. (Source: P.A. 86-1388.)

(55 ILCS 135/15) Sec. 15. Election of officers; meetings. The Board shall elect from its number a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, shall adopt rules of procedure, and shall meet at least 4 times each year. The Department may employ necessary personnel to provide administrative support…

(55 ILCS 130/15) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-742) Sec. 15. Authorization. (a) Each State's Attorney may establish a drug school operated under the terms of this Act. The purpose of the drug school shall be to provide an alternative to prosecution by identifying …

(55 ILCS 82/15) Sec. 15. Fund; fee; administration. (a) In any county, a neutral site custody exchange fund may be established by the passage of an ordinance by the county board. (b) In each county in which a county board has enacted an ordinance authorizing a neutral site custod…

(55 ILCS 90/15) (from Ch. 34, par. 8015) Sec. 15. Establishment of economic development project areas; Notice. (a) The corporate authorities of a county shall by ordinance propose the establishment of an economic development project area and fix a time and place for a public hear…

(55 ILCS 95/2) (from Ch. 81, par. 71) Sec. 2. The county boards having so undertaken the publication of the proceedings, papers and documents mentioned in Section 1 of this act may cause the same to be printed or published in book or pamphlet form and may provide for the sale the…

(55 ILCS 40/2) (from Ch. 33, par. 30) Sec. 2. The county treasurer shall receive the fees and costs, and shall keep in a book, to be kept for that purpose, a record of the time of the receipt of all such fees and costs, and the amount paid in therefor. (Source: P.A. 83-348.)…

(55 ILCS 55/2) (from Ch. 102, par. 4.2) Sec. 2. Any person convicted of violating this Act shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 77-2548.)

(55 ILCS 120/2) (from Ch. 128, par. 19) Sec. 2. The officer having the custody of such papers, drawings, maps, writings and records shall permit search to be made at all reasonable hours and under his supervision for such as may be deemed of historic interest. Whenever so directe…

(55 ILCS 65/2) (from Ch. 21, par. 23) Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of such trustees, as soon as may be, after their appointment, to hold a meeting and organize, by appointing one of their number president, and another one of their number clerk, whose duty it shall be to keep a re…

(55 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 65, par. 38) Sec. 2. In order to entitle a county to such payment, as provided by Section 1 of this Act, it shall be necessary that a verified claim be filed by the State's Attorney of the County with the Court of Claims, setting forth the items for which…

(55 ILCS 80/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 1802) Sec. 2. Legislative findings. (a) The General Assembly finds that the creation of accredited Children's Advocacy Centers ("CACs") accredited throughout the State of Illinois is essential to providing a formal, comprehensive, integrated, and…

(55 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 21, par. 62) Sec. 2. The presiding officer of the county board, with the advice and consent of the county board may appoint some suitable person to have charge of such work of restoration, who shall report his activities to the county board from time to t…

(55 ILCS 115/2) (from Ch. 125, par. 92) Sec. 2. Before such appropriation is approved, the sheriff must present to the county board his outline of how the junior deputy sheriff program will operate. In this presentation, the sheriff should demonstrate that this program will educa…

(55 ILCS 85/2) (from Ch. 34, par. 7002) Sec. 2. Legislative declaration of public purposes. The General Assembly hereby finds, determines and declares: (a) that the loss of job opportunities for the residents of the State is a serious menace to the health, safety, morals and gene…

(55 ILCS 75/2) (from Ch. 23, par. 2682) Sec. 2. Each county shelter care home and detention home authorized and established by this Act shall comply with minimum standards established by the Department of Juvenile Justice. No neglected or abused minor, addicted minor, dependent m…

(55 ILCS 100/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4002) Sec. 2. Every such county shall have full power to acquire by dedication, gift, lease, contract or purchase all property, sites, facilities and rights within such county necessary to process coal in the manner authorized by this Act an…

(55 ILCS 75/2.1) (from Ch. 23, par. 2682.1) Sec. 2.1. Educational services shall be provided in accordance with Sections 14-7.03 or 18-3 of The School Code. (Source: P.A. 85-637.)

(55 ILCS 75/2.2) (This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date) Sec. 2.2. Suicide prevention information. Each county shelter care home and detention home authorized and established by this Act shall place contact information for the 9-8-8 Nationa…

(55 ILCS 80/2.5) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-832) Sec. 2.5. Definitions. As used in this Section: "Accreditation" means the process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented by standards set by the National Children's Alliance …

(55 ILCS 135/20) Sec. 20. Powers of the Department. The Department has the following powers and duties to carry out the purposes of this Act: (a) To require units of local government to furnish such reports and information as the Board deems necessary to fully implement this Act.…

(55 ILCS 90/20) (from Ch. 34, par. 8020) Sec. 20. Public hearing. At the public hearing, any interested person or any affected taxing district may file with the county clerk written objections and may be heard orally with respect to any issues embodied in the notice. The county s…

(55 ILCS 82/20) Sec. 20. Grant disbursements. (a) The county board in a county that has established a neutral site custody exchange fund shall annually make grant disbursements from the fund to one or more qualified not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of implementing a n…

(55 ILCS 130/20) Sec. 20. Eligibility. (a) The State's Attorney, alone, in each county where a drug school is established shall have the authority to determine which individuals, who would otherwise be prosecuted under the relevant provisions of Illinois law, may be eligible to p…

(55 ILCS 130/25) Sec. 25. Process. (a) The State's Attorney, alone, in each county where a drug school is established shall determine who is eligible to participate in the drug school in lieu of prosecution. Considerations in making such a determination shall include the crime co…

(55 ILCS 135/25) Sec. 25. Selection and certification of schools. The Department, through the Board, shall select and certify coroner training schools within or outside the State of Illinois for the purpose of providing basic training for coroners and of providing advanced or in-…

(55 ILCS 82/25) Sec. 25. Rules. (a) The county board in a county in which a neutral site custody exchange fund has been established shall make rules pertaining to the operation and standards to be adhered to by a not-for-profit organization in that county in order to qualify for …

(55 ILCS 90/25) (from Ch. 34, par. 8025) Sec. 25. Changes in plan. (a) At the public hearing or at any time before the adoption by the county of an ordinance approving an economic development plan, the county may make changes in the economic development plan. Changes that (i) alt…

(55 ILCS 40/3) (from Ch. 33, par. 31) Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of all clerks of courts upon application, to give to any person a certificate, showing the amount of costs and fees due such person, and the names of the parties to any suit or proceeding in which the same are tax…

(55 ILCS 75/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 2683) Sec. 3. Administrator; necessary personnel; supplies or repairs. (a) The administrator and all other necessary personnel of the shelter care home and detention home, shall be appointed by the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court or any Judge of…

(55 ILCS 65/3) (from Ch. 21, par. 24) Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the treasurer to keep a correct account of all moneys received and paid out by him, in a book to be provided for that purpose, and to loan, at interest, on notes with approved security, all amounts not necessar…

(55 ILCS 85/3) (from Ch. 34, par. 7003) Sec. 3. Definitions. In this Act, words or terms shall have the following meanings unless the context usage clearly indicates that another meaning is intended. (a) "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. (b) …

(55 ILCS 100/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4003) Sec. 3. The governing body of any county availing itself of the provisions of this Act shall adopt a resolution describing in a general way the coal processing plant and system to be constructed and refer to plans and specifications th…

(55 ILCS 115/3) (from Ch. 125, par. 93) Sec. 3. At least once each month, the sheriff shall hold meetings of the junior deputy sheriff program at such places in the county as he deems necessary. Through the use of films, speakers, discussions and other similar methods of instruct…

(55 ILCS 50/3) (from Ch. 65, par. 39) Sec. 3. The term "expenses" as used in Section 1 of this Act shall be construed to include all costs and fees of county officers as fixed by statute, including such expenses as may be incurred in providing juries, if any be made necessary by …

(55 ILCS 120/3) (from Ch. 128, par. 20) Sec. 3. The county boards may make reasonable appropriations from their respective revenues for the purpose of carrying the provisions of this act into effect. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 1419.)

(55 ILCS 80/3) (from Ch. 23, par. 1803) Sec. 3. Child Advocacy Advisory Board. (a) Each county or group of counties in the State of Illinois shall establish a Child Advocacy Advisory Board ("Advisory Board"). Each of the following county officers or State agencies or allied profe…

(55 ILCS 75/3.1) (from Ch. 23, par. 2683.1) Sec. 3.1. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84-731.)

(55 ILCS 90/30) (from Ch. 34, par. 8030) Sec. 30. Ordinance adopted after public hearing. (a) At any time within 30 days of the final adjournment of the public hearing, a county may, by ordinance, approve the economic development plan, establish the economic development project a…

(55 ILCS 135/30) Sec. 30. Death investigation training; waiver for experience. (a) The Department, through the Board, shall conduct or approve a training program in death investigation for the training of coroners. Only coroners who successfully complete the training program may …

(55 ILCS 130/30) Sec. 30. Successful completion. If an individual is certified by the State's Attorney that he or she has successfully completed the terms of the drug school, the State's Attorney shall waive prosecution for the immediate offense and discharge the case. (Source: P…

(55 ILCS 135/35) Sec. 35. Acceptance of contributions and gifts. The Department may accept contributions, grants, gifts, donations, services or other financial assistance from any individual, association, corporation, the United States of America and any of its agencies or instru…

(55 ILCS 130/35) Sec. 35. Violations. Upon a violation of any of the terms of the drug school, the State's Attorney may proceed with prosecution as otherwise authorized under law. (Source: P.A. 95-160, eff. 1-1-08.)

(55 ILCS 90/35) (from Ch. 34, par. 8035) Sec. 35. Amendment of plan. (a) After a county has by ordinance approved an economic development plan and established an economic development project area, the plan may be amended and the boundaries of the area may be altered only as provi…

(55 ILCS 90/38) Sec. 38. Cancellation and repayment of tax benefits. Any tax abatement or benefit granted by a taxing district under an agreement entered into under this Act to a private individual or entity for the purpose of originating, locating, maintaining, rehabilitating, o…

(55 ILCS 80/4) (from Ch. 23, par. 1804) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-832) Sec. 4. Children's Advocacy Center. (a) A CAC may be established to coordinate the activities of the various agencies involved in the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child maltr…

(55 ILCS 85/4) (from Ch. 34, par. 7004) Sec. 4. Establishment of economic development project area; ordinance; joint review board; notice; hearing; changes in economic development plan; annual reporting requirements. Economic development project areas shall be established as foll…

(55 ILCS 100/4) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 4004) Sec. 4. Whenever revenue bonds have been issued under this Act, the entire revenue received thereafter from the operation of the plant and system shall be deposited in a separate fund, designated the "Coal Processing Fund of the County…

(55 ILCS 115/4) (from Ch. 125, par. 94) Sec. 4. Identification cards, in a form prepared or approved by the county sheriff, shall be presented to all children who attend these meetings. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 3502.)